Can this be used simular to a heating pad? Meaning, does it heat up well enough for back pain?
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This provides overall heating similar to an electric blanket but under the body rather than on top. This pad will help with back pain as well as overall soreness but does not substitute for a heating pad. It delivers a gentle overall warmth rather than the targeted heat of a heating pad. My wife & I both suffer back pain and this pad helps.
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I would say no. The heat in it is wonderfully subtle. I suppose you could make it hot enough to act like a pad for back pain, but the entire pad, or your side of it anyway, would all be just as hot.
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I personally would not use this pad for helping back pain. This particular mattress pad I returned because it did not match what was pictured. For helping with back pain, a memory foam mattress TOPPER not a mattress pad would be the best. However, if your mattress is too old, and needs replacing, no topper is going to help. So first determine if your mattress needs replacing. Then I would look into getting the best memory foam topper I could afford. For my son, I got a tempurpedic mattress topper. It has helped quite a bit. Remember you need a topper not a mattress pad. A pad is just a covering for the mattress. It is not made to give substantial padded comfort to your back. I personally would not use this pad for helping back pain. This particular mattress pad I returned because it did not match what was pictured. For helping with back pain, a memory foam mattress TOPPER not a mattress pad would be the best. However, if your mattress is too old, and needs replacing, no topper is going to help. So first determine if your mattress needs replacing. Then I would look into getting the best memory foam topper I could afford. For my son, I got a tempurpedic mattress topper. It has helped quite a bit. Remember you need a topper not a mattress pad. A pad is just a... » Read More I personally would not use this pad for helping back pain. This particular mattress pad I returned because it did not match what was pictured. For helping with back pain, a memory foam mattress TOPPER not a mattress pad would be the best. However, if your mattress is too old, and needs replacing, no topper is going to help. So first determine if your mattress needs replacing. Then I would look into getting the best memory foam topper I could afford. For my son, I got a tempurpedic mattress topper. It has helped quite a bit. Remember you need a topper not a mattress pad. A pad is just a covering for the mattress. It is not made to give substantial padded comfort to your back. « Show Less
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According to the instructions, the pad can be used as a cold pack. However, I have only used it for heat.
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Don't think it will get hot but the body heat will warm that pad. I suggest you have a cover over the pad.
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Manufacturer states you are not to sit or lay on it. But my doctor said it was fine for me to lay on it as long as I don't program temperature too high and DONT FALL ASLEEP. The pad needs to CONFORM to your body. I find laying on my foam mattress topper is perfect for my back. Manufacturer wants you to lay it on TOP of your body. My doctor told me they have to say that or people, if they fell asleep could get burned if the digital control malfunctioned for instance. I've been using this pad regularly and it produces very good moisture! I'm happy with this pad. I prefer the control to Thermophore. I own both. I prefer BodyMed controller. Manufacturer states you are not to sit or lay on it. But my doctor said it was fine for me to lay on it as long as I don't program temperature too high and DONT FALL ASLEEP. The pad needs to CONFORM to your body. I find laying on my foam mattress topper is perfect for my back. Manufacturer wants you to lay it on TOP of your body. My doctor told me they have to say that or people, if they fell asleep could get burned if the digital control malfunctioned for instance. I've been using this pad regularly and it produces very good moisture! I'm happy with this pad. I prefer the... » Read More Manufacturer states you are not to sit or lay on it. But my doctor said it was fine for me to lay on it as long as I don't program temperature too high and DONT FALL ASLEEP. The pad needs to CONFORM to your body. I find laying on my foam mattress topper is perfect for my back. Manufacturer wants you to lay it on TOP of your body. My doctor told me they have to say that or people, if they fell asleep could get burned if the digital control malfunctioned for instance. I've been using this pad regularly and it produces very good moisture! I'm happy with this pad. I prefer the control to Thermophore. I own both. I prefer BodyMed controller. « Show Less
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I would say yes. Although it does not throw a lot of heat very far. If you are sitting 3 to 4 feet under it you can feel it. It is not intended to heat large areas.
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No, this heat pad is designed strictly for use on your back and would be much to large to use on your neck.
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Do you mean to ask if you can use it with a memory foam pillow? If so, the answer is yes. Our mattress is memory foam and most of our pillows are also. If you leave the heating pad on all night make sure it's not set on the highest settings. I don't know if the higher settings would cause a problem with the foam. This is the best heating pad I've ever had. Bought an extra one for my husband, and as a spare.
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If you used a heated pad it would make the mattress really soft where it was heated and would not work so well for support. I do not know if it would damage it but it would be hesitant to try it.
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This is a very good product especially for back and neck pain, as well as stress. You can heat it for a minute, check it. If it is not warm enough, heat for 15 second intervals. But do not heat for more than 2 minutes. Hope this helps
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I Don't Think I Would Use It, The Pad Is Electric Not Hot But Warm Could Start A Fire, I Would Call K&H; Manufacturing The Maker Of The Pad, I Would Google The Name, Hope That Helps.
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Yes, if the temperature is comfortable. I use mine twice a week after exercising wile I stretch out on a mat with the pad under my back. The pad will time out before burning you if you doze. (Pad directions say don't sleep on it.)
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I haven't done so. I have laid it out on a neck pillow and laid my neck on it. I fold it only to put in drawer. You can try it, but I suggest you don't use extreme heat. I love my moist heating pad. Good Luck.
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It's not really a heating pad, it's just a fuzzy cloth cover for a heating pad. Hope this helps.
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Yes it will. Now, it is a great once it is on your knee and in place. But what it takes to get the heating pads to be hot each time is a little time consuming and annoying. Overall, I would look at something that require a little less preparation for using.
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Yes, you can use a heated mattress pad with this mattress. Please use the normal safety precautions stated on your mattress pad.
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I don't think it would be good for the heating pad's wiring to fold it up like that . . . it's a pretty substantial pad and keeping it folded would be awkward, too. If the main use is going to be on your neck, I'd recommend buying a smaller heating pad.